Accreditation finder
You can use this Accredited Coach and Official Finder to find an Accredited Coach or Official, or to check that a coach or offical is accredited.
You can search by National Member ID, First and Last name, State and Accreditation framework (NCAP for Coaches, NOAP for Officials).
The result will display their full name, National Member ID, State, Accreditation Level, Coach or Offcial ID and Accreditation expiry date.
If you ever have concerns about your coach or official, you can contact us with Member Protection as the Topic.
Explanation of Coach Levels
Level1 |
Coach’s Grade2 |
Coaching students | |
whose grade is3 | and who compete4 | ||
1: Assistant Coach | At least 2nd Kyu | Junior and middle kyus | Locally up to State |
1U18: Assistant Coach5 | |||
2: Coach | At least 1st Kyu | Up to Nidan | Up to National |
3: Senior Coach | At least Nidan | Up to Yondan | Up to International |
4: Advanced Coach | At least Yondan | Yondan and beyond | Up to International |
- It is expected that someone running a dojo or gym should be Level 2 or higher
- Kyu grades are student grades, from beginner (generally a white belt) up to one level below Shodan (first black belt level).
- Coaches should only ever coach up to their own grade or one below
- Applies only to competitive arts
- Level 1 coaches can be 16 years of age but Working with Children Checks cannot be obtained by anyone under 18 in some jurisdictions. Level 1U18 is a coach who meets all requirements for Level 1 but is not yet 18.
Explanation of Official Levels
Level | Officiating at |
2: Official | Local or State |
3: Senior Official | National |
4: Advanced Official | International |